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9 Questions to Ask Movers Before You Hire Them

by Nuss Removals

During a move, your items are susceptible to various mishaps that can happen while they’re in transit. Damaged items and lost items are some of the most common issues with removalists, along with delays in schedule and damages in the house when transferring the items.

These are the reasons why choosing the right company is the most important aspect when planning a move. Whether you’re moving locally or interstate, it’s going to be one of your most expensive decisions and so you need to get it right.

To help you better assess the reliability of a removalist, here are the questions to ask movers. Their answers to these questions will help you determine whether they’re the right ones for the job.

  1. Are you AFRA Certified?

It is important to note that there is no formal licensing or regulation of the removal industry in Australia. To ensure the best possible service, you should always choose an AFRA certified removalist (Australian Furniture Removers Association). This ensures they must meet certain standards in relation to equipment, vehicles, premises and staff training to complete a professional move.

You shouldn’t assume that every business you see on classified ads or in the search engine results is accredited with AFRA. Some are operating on their own and they may cut corners to offer you a cheap quote. You don’t have an assurance that they will follow a set of rules and regulations about the safety of your items.

  1. What Equipment Do You Have?

The mover must have the necessary equipment to move all your items. They must have the right-sized truck – big enough to accommodate your biggest items. They should also have the basics like hoisting equipment and several dollies.

Do you have any special item that needs special handling? Make sure they have the equipment for that by asking. If they use a subcontractor for this part, check with that company, too.

  1. What Kind of Insurance Coverage Can You Offer?

You want to make sure that your belongings are properly covered should an accident occur. Ask for details of their transit insurance options; a legitimate removalist should be able to provide you with a choice of policy and cover.

You can, for instance, get coverage for local removals, interstate removals, and even storage based on full replacement or market value. The premiums will vary based on the cover that you choose but a good removalists will have an option  that will work for you.

  1. Are Your Workers Covered?

Did you know that you can be liable for any injury that happened on your property? For instance, an accident happens while a mover was getting an item from your house. The accident then results in a major injury.

If they don’t have the proper workers’ and public liability insurance, you’ll have to pay for their injury. That’s because the worker was injured on your property.

Although the movers will only be staying for a short time on your property, their safety is still a responsibility to give you cause for concern.

  1. How Long Have You Been in Business?

A removalist that has been around for a while means they have a lot of experience. The oldest companies may have already encountered every delay, mistake, and other mishaps. This becomes important as you’ll be sure they’ll already know what to do if the same thing happens for your move.

It’s also a good sign that they’ve been producing satisfactory results to be able to stay afloat for so long. However, longevity doesn’t necessarily equate to quality service, so don’t base your decision on this alone.

  1. Do You Have Experience With My Type of Move?

That said, you also have to specifically ask if they have experience with your specific type of move. Are you moving to a high-rise apartment? Or a big city with limited parking places?

Ask this question, especially if you’re moving somewhere with added difficulties. Moving stuff to the fifth floor of a building is far harder than moving to a suburban home, for instance.

Still, ask if they’re prepared for any kind of scenario. What if there are limited parking spaces or there are no elevators in your building? Relay your concerns to them so they would also know what they can expect.

  1. Who Will Be Providing the Services at the Destination?

At the destination, the movers will have to unload, unpack, assemble furniture, and such like. However, not all moving companies take this responsibility.

That’s why it’s one of the most important questions to ask movers, especially if you’re doing a long-distance move.

Ask if they’ll be the ones to do these things or will they subcontract it to another company. If so, ask which company it is so you can research on your own. You might trust the moving company, but will you be entrusting your items to the other, as well?

  1. Do You Have References?

If you’re still not quite sure about a company, ask for references. Then, check on these references to see if their past customers have been happy with them.

Don’t forget to ask their references for their opinions on how they found the company’s service. Were they careful with the items? Did they provide updates? Were they prompt and courteous?

Another good way to check the reputation of a company is to read online reviews. Search on Google by using the keyword “removalist name + reviews.”

You may also ask your neighbours, friends, and acquaintances who may have used the company’s services before.

  1. Can You Provide a Fixed Quote?

A fixed quote means that you’re only expected to pay what the estimate says provided you have made no changes to the items being moved and that the circumstances have not change either. An hourly rates quote may leave you with surprises. In the event that your items are heavier than expected or the move took longer than expected, you’ll pay more than what you’re quoted for, but it’s also possible to pay less.

For many people, it’s better to get a fixed quote instead for this reason. They can be sure that the total cost they pay won’t exceed the final price the company offered unless the circumstances change. The best way is to have an in-home survey completed before your move. This means the removal company will visit you in your home to assess the size and complexity of your move, to provide an accurate quotation.

More Questions to Ask Movers

If you’re meticulous, don’t hesitate to ask more questions. Here are examples of other questions to ask movers:

  • How do you ensure the safety of my furniture and items?
  • Are you available on our preferred moving date?
  • Do you offer shared loads at lower rates?

Always ask any questions that will help you ease your worries. Contact us today and we’ll be happy to help.

Empty Nest? 10 Tips for Downsizing Your Possessions When You’re Moving to a Smaller Home

by Nuss Removals

Did you know that more people want to downsize than purchase a massive home?

That’s right — and downsizing comes with benefits ranging from lower house prices to improved accessibility.

Whether you’re downsizing out of choice or because of circumstances beyond your control, choosing which of your possessions to let go can be tricky. You’ll also need to decide what you’re actually going to do with everything that you want to dispose of.

Luckily, we’re here to help.

Keep reading for ten practical tips on downsizing your possessions before you move to a smaller home.

  1. Remember All The Benefits of Downsizing

Deciding to downsize can be emotional, and you might find yourself resenting the fact that you’ll have to discard some things.

The wrong mindset will make the process much harder, so try and focus on the positives.

Downsizing might allow you to live in a property that’s easier to get around if you have mobility issues. It’s a good way to save money and keep your place organized, and it can also help you to live a calmer, more minimalist lifestyle.

Make a list of all the good things about downsizing and keep it close by while you’re sorting.

  1. Figure out How Much Space You’ll Have

Exactly how much smaller is your new home than your current place?

Take a look at the floorplans to work out how much you can keep and how much you need to discard. It might help to make sketches, deciding roughly where each item of furniture will go.

Some things will quickly become clear — a tiny guest room might mean there’s no space for that king-size bed.

You should also look at all the storage space in your new home, including cupboards, closets, spare rooms, and attics. This will help you work out how many smaller items you can keep.

  1. Start by Sorting out Items in Storage 

Do you have a storage room you very rarely go in?

Start there, since it’s likely to be full of things you don’t actually use and don’t really need to hold onto.

You might find old hobby items, clothes that don’t fit, and leftover DIY supplies. Let go of anything you won’t use within the next year.

If you’re lucky, you might even find some forgotten items that you can donate or give away.

  1. Think About What You Use Most Often

What does your current daily routine look like, and which items are most important?

If you cycle every day but rarely use your treadmill, it makes sense to keep your bike but lose the running machine.

Other items like your favorite reading chair might be essential to your daily routine, while certain ornaments or side tables might be disposable.

Think carefully about what’s essential to your everyday health and happiness.

  1. Keep Items With Sentimental Value

Downsizing doesn’t mean letting go of cherished possessions.

Make sure you allocate space for sentimental items like old letters, trophies, children’s toys, and ornaments. Do be selective though — you probably don’t need to keep every scribble your child did as a toddler.

Think about creating curated memory boxes that you keep in an accessible area, rather than throwing everything straight into storage.

  1. Consider Giving Items Away to Family Members

While it’s often said that millennials don’t want to take furniture and other items from relatives, it’s still worth asking before you sell or donate.

Did your son just move into his first studio apartment? He might love your old sofa for his living room!

Does your daughter love upcycling? She might have some cool ideas on how to modernize your old dressing table.

Don’t make your relatives feel obliged to take your stuff, but let them know that the offer’s there.

  1. Donate Unwanted Goods to Local Charities

Many charities accept everything from old furniture and appliances to board games and decorations.

If you don’t want items that are in good condition to go to waste but can’t be bothered to sell them, donating to charity is a convenient option. It’s also a great way to support a cause you believe in.

Some charities offer a free collection service for large items, so be sure to ask.

  1. Hold a Garage Sale to Make Some Extra Cash

Want to make a little extra pocket money to help you decorate your new home?

Holding a garage sale is an excellent way to shift lots of unwanted belongings and make some spare change while you’re at it.

Try and choose a sunny day and advertise for a while beforehand to make sure plenty of people attend. Keep prices low if your priority is clearing out as many items as possible.

  1. Put Things You’re Unsure About in Storage

Are there a few things you don’t have room for but can’t bear to let go?

If you’re really stuck, consider putting these items in storage for a few months, then re-evaluating.

By then, you might not even miss the item, and could be ready to get rid of it. Alternatively, you might realize it’s something you can’t live without and find a way to make space for it.

  1. Organize Your Possessions as You Sort

Want to make the moving process easier?

Make an effort to organize your possessions to get a headstart on packing and unpacking before the movers arrive. Use boxes to categorize items, and label them clearly.

Sort possessions by room where possible to make them easy to unpack in your new place.

You can do all this sorting while you’re clearing out, so it’s a good way to kill two birds with one stone.

Why Downsizing Your Possessions Doesn’t Have to Be a Bad Thing

Downsizing your possessions can feel hard, but it’s often a good thing.

You’ll work out what’s actually important to you, hold onto only the most precious items, and feel less overwhelmed by clutter.

Selling and donating items helps you make money and support worthy causes too.

Ready to arrange your move? Contact us for a quick quote today.

Furniture Storage in Sydney: A Guide to Packing Your Belongings for Storage

by Nuss Removals

Almost half of all Australians have moved house recently. If you’re getting the travel bug, or need to move for work, you might be joining their ranks too.

While you’re in the moving process, you may need a place to keep your furniture safe. A great option is a storage unit, where your belongings will be protected and safe from the elements.

Whether you’ve just moved to Sydney or you are leaving, you’re might be considering putting your furniture away for temporary storage. Here are some great tips on furniture storage so your precious belongings don’t get ruined.

Decide Between Self-Storage or Full-Service Storage

Most people think self-storage will be a cheaper option, but this may not be the case. You’ll have to pack up your own furniture, plus move it in and take it out yourself as well. If you choose a furniture storage service, you get better security, less work moving your items and often at a better price.

With a full-service storage facility, removalists will come to assess what needs to be stored, bring storage containers to your home and load them for you, create an inventory, organise your belongings, and pack them securely. Then, they’ll transport them safely to the storage unit without having to double handle anything. When you’re ready to take your furniture out of storage, they’ll load the container on to a truck and bring it to your new property.

When you choose the self-storage option, you’ll have to pay by the unit, not by the cubic metre. Because of this, you may be stuck paying for an entire unit when you don’t even need to utilise every corner. It is also difficult to stack your items to fill the entire storage unit, so you pay for wasted space.

With a full-service storage company like Nuss Removals, we’ll charge by the cubic metre, so you only pay for the space you need.

If you’re considering storage, then read on. We’ll give you some great tips on how to pack your items securely.

Assess Your Belongings First

Before you start packing up your furniture, make an inventory list first. Do you really need to save every single piece? Or can some be thrown away, given to charity, or given/sold to other people?

Once you’ve sorted out everything and made a decision on which pieces to keep, then you can reduce the work needed to pack everything up.

Break Down Larger Items

If anything can be disassembled, this is the time to do it. For example, if you have a large dresser, take all the drawers out. Or if you have a huge bed, take off the mattress, as well as the headboard and footboard.

By breaking down your larger items, this helps you out in several ways. First, it will be easier to pack since pieces are less bulky. Also, you’ll reduce the chances of damage since there are no loose parts knocking about while in transit and while in the storage unit.

Lastly, you can utilise all the storage space possible since you can “Tetris” in smaller pieces better than you can when compared to trying to fit larger pieces in a small space.

Use as Much Padding as You Can

There’s no such thing as too much padding. Grab some duvets, bubble wrap, cloths, anything you can find to properly secure your furniture and give it some cushioning.

You never know what’s going to happen while your furniture is in a vehicle or the storage unit, so you want to be prepared in case any pieces fall over or move. If something moves, it can be enough to cause a domino effect.

Not only do you have to think about breakage, but also scratching. Make sure all pieces are covered and cushioned. That way, they’re safe from both damage and dust. You may want to use extra padding around the corners since they’re more likely to damage something or be damaged themselves.

If you’re stacking glass panels, use pieces of cardboard in between and wrap the whole thing in bubble wrap.

If you use a professional removalist then they will have special blankets and pads for this purpose and will use them when loading their container for you.

Get Storage Insurance

This is optional when it comes to putting your furniture in storage, but we highly recommend it. While a storage unit facility can be highly secure and monitored, there’s always the slight chance that something may go wrong. For instance, a wire may short and a fire might start.

You don’t want to leave everything to chance, especially if you have valuable and/or irreplaceable pieces of furniture in storage. While insurance can’t get you back your irreplaceable pieces, at least it can reimburse you so you can get the next best thing in case anything happens.

Practice Excellent Furniture Storage

Now that you know how to practice excellent furniture storage, you should have full confidence when you put your pieces away. When you combine your knowledge with a reputable storage company, you’ll have complete peace of mind knowing your furniture will stay safe while away from you.

If you’d like some convenience and want a full-service storage facility instead, please request a quote from us now. Not only do we pack things up for storage, but we also provide professional moving services!

10 Reasons to Hire Professional Movers For Your Sydney Relocation

by Nuss Removals

A survey from a decade ago found that 43% of Australians had moved in the last 5 years. This number probably hasn’t changed much since then, and you might be part of the statistic yourself.

For those of you who are moving in the near future, there’s a lot to think about. Not only do you have to sign a new lease or mortgage, but you also have to figure out how to get your belongings from one place to the other.

But you shouldn’t have to do it alone. Here are 7 reasons why you should hire professional movers for your Sydney relocation.

1. You Won’t Risk Your Health

When you’re relocating, you’re usually bringing all or most of your possessions along with you. Even individually they can be quite heavy; put everything together, and you’ve got an intense workout ahead of you.

Even if you’re in the best of shape, moving every single box yourself can quickly be tiring, which can drain a lot of the energy you need for the relocation.

When you hire professional movers you literally won’t have to lift a finger. They’ll do all the heavy lifting, which means you not only save some energy, but also reduce your risk of injury significantly.

2. You Can Leave the Packing to the Pros

Most movers will also pack up your belongings for you. So forget about spending hours painstakingly wrapping everything, putting them into boxes, stuffing them with cushioning, and taping the boxes up. Professional movers can do that for you.

It may seem like a simple task, but when you leaving packing to the pros, you benefit in 3 main ways.

The first is you get to save a lot of time since you don’t have to pack anymore. Secondly, since you free up some time (and eliminate a task from your to-do list), you’ll be less stressed out. And the third reason is you won’t have to worry about how to pack things up. Since professional movers have done this many times before, they know all the tricks to safeguard your belongings in your relocation process.

3. You Won’t Have to Drive the Truck

Without the services of a professional mover, you’ll most likely have to hire a truck yourself. This process comes with the headache of going to the rental company, picking out a truck, and signing the papers. Then, you’ll have to load it up, empty it, then return the truck.

On top of this, driving a truck is considerably more difficult than driving a car. You need ot allow more room between yourself and ther vehicles on the road. And any accidental damage to the truck will be charged back to you, often amounting to more than the cost of hiring movers.

Just thinking about all that is enough to make you exhausted.

Not only will a professional moving company provide the truck and drive it themselves, but they’ll also load and unload the vehicle. Again, you won’t have to do any of the manual labour on your own.

4. All Your Items Can Be Insured

Sorting out insurance for your possessions can be a headache, and you may not get coverage in certain circumstances. These are your most treasured items, so you should think about going the extra mile to protect them.

When you choose to take insurance, you’ll get peace of mind knowing that everything the removal team transport is insured and protected. The insurance will be part of your formal quotation, so there’s nothing extra to sort out.

Should anything happen to your items, whether it’s a cheap bookcase or an expensive family heirloom, the insurance should cover the costs to replace and/or repair the item depending on the type and level of cover you opt for.

5. You Get to Focus on Other Aspects of the Move

While it’s only one aspect of your relocation, transporting your belongings from point A to point B can eat up a lot of your time and focus. You may start neglecting other aspects of the move or your personal life. For example, you may realize you haven’t paid a down payment for your new home or you may find your children are sad you haven’t paid as much attention to them.

When you can free yourself from this element of your relocation, you’ll get more time to focus on important tasks. If you’re moving out of the country, then you’ll be able to spend more time with your loved ones and see the sights for some last memories before you have to leave.

6. You Won’t Have to Take Time off Work

It’s important to save up as much money as you can before you make the big move. If you have to take time off work to stay home and pack, this may hinder your saving efforts.

It’s true you’ll have to spend money to hire professional movers, but they’ll take care of every aspect from start to finish. That way, you won’t have to take more time off.

This can be extremely beneficial if you’re staying with the same company. It won’t be necessary for you to use up your allocated holiday days for your move.

7. Professionals Are Reliable

You may be tempted to go it alone through your own effort with some help from family and friends. But the truth of the matter is, they’re unpaid help, and though they mean the best, they may not always be reliable.

When it comes to a major relocation, you can’t afford to depend on people who may or may not show up on time. Get rid of those worries by going with pros, as you can count on them to show up whenever you need them.

 

Hire Professional Movers in Sydney for Your Relocation

With all these benefits that come with hiring professional movers, you can’t go wrong with reaching out and getting some help for your upcoming move. It’s already stressful enough relocating, so make it easier on yourself with some experts on your side.

Are you looking to hire a professional mover in Sydney soon? Then request a quote from us now! We’ll help make your move a success.

5 Truths to Know About Moving Overseas

by Nuss Removals

Taking that huge step to move out of the country will require more than just courage. In fact, you can fall chest deep and feel extreme stress in the process. Even the mere logistics of this big move are enough to make the calmest person lose their cool.

To fully prepare you for moving overseas, your professional international removalist team at Nuss Removals want you to be aware of the truths about moving overseas, as you’ll be facing them throughout the relocation process.

1. You must be willing to start over

When you decide to live an expatriate life, you will be leaving your family and friends back home. You need to prepare to be away from the ones you love and be 100% willing to start over.

And even if you are fortunate enough to take your family along with you, you need to be prepared to leave some of your belongings behind.

Logistical and budgetary constraints would make you think twice about doing so. Therefore, you need to steel yourself for the reality that you can’t take everything with you, and be ready for the tasks ahead. For furniture or belongings you can’t take with you overseas, make use of a furniture storage facility to secure them while you’re away.

2. You should comply with all expat visa requirements

If you will be moving abroad on company sponsorship, then it is likely that you will already have a working visa issued. If this is not the case, make sure to research the terms and conditions of getting a visa in the country you intend to move to.

Bear in mind that a visitor’s visa is only valid, on average, for about three months, and there are strict immigration policies you need to consider if migration is your final objective. So, if your purpose is to migrate, you should prepare months ahead or even a year or two in advance to ensure you satisfy immigration requirements.

Once your visa is approved, make sure you have a temporary place to stay in the host country, as well as a substantial amount of savings ready. Most countries actually require visa applicants to declare their financial assets as part of the visa application requirements. Financial preparation will ensure you will have time to search for a viable property you can either buy or rent once you have settled in.

3. You need to learn about the local culture

Expect that the country you’ll be moving to will have a different culture to what you’re accustomed to. Moreover, your chosen host country may use a different language, making it much harder for you to communicate with locals.

To easily adapt to your new environment, it’s important that you conduct advanced research to know a little more about what you can expect when you start living on foreign soil. When you get there, be open-minded and learn and respect the culture and language of the receiving country. After all, you made the decision to go and live there, whether for work or for a lifestyle change, so prepare for adjustments and be flexible.

However, it’s hard not to miss the comforts of your home country, especially the familiar food and traditions. But being outside your comfort zone can also lead to good things. Besides learning your surroundings, you should also take time to:

  • Explore your neighbourhood and know where the nearest hospital, supermarket, etc., is. This way, in an emergency or when you are busy, you will know exactly where to go.
  • Get to know food outlets or restaurants that serve cuisine from your home country.
  • Find out if there are any local groups comprising people of your ethnicity, and see if you are interested and able to join them.
  • Familiarise yourself with the areas that you should avoid for your own safety.
  • Protect yourself by having health insurance in case you become sick, injured, or get involved in an accident while living abroad.

4. You have to pack with a strategy

Unlike the typical packing that you do when you travel for a vacation, packing for a move overseas is far more complex. You need to have a strategic approach when you pack for your move abroad to ensure you don’t leave anything important behind.

  • Make a list – Think and list down the tasks you need to accomplish. Your list will serve two purposes: you have a record of what needs to be done (tasks) and it gets all those things out of your head, so you don’t have to worry about forgetting something. You will be driving yourself crazy if you continuously think of all the tasks you have to do.
  • Sort items – It’s much easier to pack when you sort your items according to what you can donate/give away, pack, or sell. If you have enough time to do a yard sale, you can earn some extra money that you can use while you settle in overseas. Sorting will also greatly reduce the things you need to bring, thereby reducing your moving expenses.
  • Keep an inventory – It’s hard to remain organised when you have no idea where your things are. As you pack your items, number the boxes or container in which they get stored. Itemise your list of what is inside each box to make sure that everything is accounted for when you arrive in your new location.

5. You must organise all paperwork

If it’s your first time, you will definitely find it amazing (and even frustrating at times) how much documentation and paperwork is needed to move overseas. You will need to have a simple system for organising all paperwork to avoid the headache of sorting through them or looking for what you need.

What you should do is to buy a binder and several binder sleeves to contain:

  • Birth certificates
  • Insurance papers
  • Kids’ school records
  • Marriage license
  • Medical records
  • Property-related documents (e.g. deeds of sale)
  • Travel documents

With all your paperwork kept together in one binder, you can easily find whatever document you need when it is required. You can even put your binder inside your carry-on bag so that you have it with you at all times as you travel.

Preparation is Key

Living abroad can be a wonderful adventure to look forward to if you conduct thorough research and planning.

Whether you’re in search of something new or just following your career path, living an expat life isn’t as glamorous as projected in the media, and it will require a lot of work. In fact, before finalising your decision, you should have a complete understanding of what it will take to be a successful expat living abroad.

It’s challenging to begin a new life in an unfamiliar place, but it isn’t impossible. The priceless experiences and lessons you’ll get while living an expatriate life will play a great role in your personal development. As long as you’re 100% prepared prior to your departure, you have a better chance of having a smooth and successful transition to life abroad.

Allow yourself the opportunity to truly enjoy your move and take advantage of new experiences. Work with a reliable international removalist so you have fewer things to worry about and have a stress-free move overseas.

Planning for an upcoming international relocation?

Contact Nuss Removals for a stress-free international move, today.

How to Avoid Costly Damages During Your Move

by Nuss Removals

Moving to a new place is a physically demanding task. The simple act of pushing, pulling, or carrying things to move them elsewhere can strain the body. But, it’s not only your body that suffers when you go about this task. Your belongings, as well as the place where all of the moving is taking place can sustain damages too.

Any damage to your items and even the places you are moving to and from can result in additional expenses. After all, replacement and repair always come with a cost. So, if you want to manage your moving expenses well, one of the key things to focus on is how to prevent dents, cracks and breakages from happening during your move.

A Damage-Proof Process

We, at Nuss Removals, are equipped with the best strategies in damage-proofing your move and we are sharing them with you. Here are 10 of them:

1. Protect sharp corners and doorways.

For narrow rooms with small doorways, make sure to pad the sharp edges to prevent scrapes. There are rubber edge protectors that you can purchase from home building supply stores. Some people are also known to use cartons secured in place with painter’s tape for the same purpose.

With these edge protectors in place, furniture and appliances may bump into doorways and sharp corners but they will not get damaged easily and vice versa.

2. Use sliding discs or rubber sliders for heavy furniture and appliances.

Heavy and big ticket items are always difficult to move around but you can make them easier to move across smooth surfaces by using sliding discs or rubber sliders.

These sliders prevent friction between the heavy items and the floor (that create scratches or dents), making pushing and pulling so much easier, while also lowering the risk of the items getting caught on something that can cause them to tip over.

3. Wipe spills and sticky surfaces.

Prevent any type of accident due to unclean surfaces. Always tidy up before moving anything. Also, clear walkways and roll away carpets and rugs – anything that can get in the way of the removalists while they are carrying your belongings.

4. Cover walls and bannisters with cartons or blankets.

Doing this will ensure that scrapes and scratches will not happen even if bulky items come in contact with the bannister or wall. You can protect not just your home fixtures this way, but also the pieces of furniture that you will be moving around.

5. Identify alternative entrance and exit points.

You may find that some of your belongings simply cannot fit through the doors, so look for alternative solutions. Perhaps there are windows big enough for them, or maybe you can disassemble certain home features to create a bigger entry or exit points.

Before the actual moving day, it is important that you measure large or bulky items to determine the best entry and exit points for all of them. This way, you can plan ahead and ensure a streamlined moving process.

6. Pack your most important valuables first and get them out of the way.

Artworks, fine furniture, family heirlooms, valuable collections (antiques, coins, stamps, etc.) and other important items should be your top priorities for packing. It’s just better to have them safely wrapped and tucked in sturdy boxes before tackling everything else.

Remember, do not scrimp on packing paper or bubble wrap. You want to make sure that the items do not rub against each other and everything is thoroughly padded. If the items move during transit, they will have enough cushioning to prevent chips, scratches, and breakage.

Also, do take the time to learn about the best wrapping and packing techniques especially if you will be placing all of these pieces in the same box. To prevent them from moving around, it is always better that the box is made compact with Styrofoam fillers.

7.  Use different sizes of cartons for packing.

Moving cartons or boxes are the best containers to use because of their sturdy build. They can hold a lot of items and they will fit better in the truck because they are designed to be stackable and easy to arrange. Since you can place them one on top of the other, you also get to fit more items safely into the moving truck.

When packing, be sure to have cartons in various sizes on hand to accommodate all of your items, big and small. Always keep heavier items below and lighter ones on top when moving boxes into the removals truck.

8. Dismantle oddly-shaped and large furniture.

Disassembling big ticket items is advisable for them to fit more easily through the designated exit/entry points. Also, you can protect these items more effectively by wrapping and storing the different parts in boxes. Make sure you label parts or keep them together in one properly labelled bag so they do not get mixed up with others.

Don’t forget to take several photographs of each item from various angles before dismantling it to ensure you can easily put it back together after the move.

9. Provide instructions on how each box should be handled.

This is especially important for boxes containing fragile items. Indicate the right side up of each carton. At the same time, write if the contents are fragile and should be handled with care.

Labelling each carton with a description of its contents and which room it should go will also make the unpacking process much easier.

10. Never attempt to carry a bulky and heavy item on your own.

There are important techniques to use when carrying items to be moved, in order to prevent any possible damage — from minor bumps and scrapes to irreparable damage.

If you do not know these techniques nor have the equipment to undertake a smooth move, just entrust the job to experienced professional removalists like Nuss Removals.

We not only employ the best techniques, but we also use a wide range of moving equipment and tools to make the removals process easier and safer.

 

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To ensure a damage-free and safe move to your new home, we are the professionals for the job.

We have everything covered — from packing to storage and even your moving checklist.

Contact Nuss Removals, the best interstate removalist company in Sydney, to get a quote today.

   

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